CCInfo: Electronic news bulletin of The Cochrane Collaboration 5 February 2009 Contents: A. Upgrades and interruptions to Wiley Interscience B. Reminder of Opportunities Fund Deadline C. Update on the Strategic Review of The Cochrane Collaboration D. Newsletters available for download E. New Bias Methods Group co-ordinator F. Evidence & Policy (volume 5, number 1) G. Bias Methods Group workshop H. University of McGill workshop I. University of McGill summer course J. European Association of Science Editors (EASE) Conference K. Congress on Peer Review and Biomedical Publication L. Evidence-based Health Care Teachers and Developers (EBHC) Conference in Sicily M. Next Issue of CCInfo – 19 February 2009 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX A. Sender: Michelle Ames [mames@wiley.com] Subject: Upgrades and interruptions to Wiley Interscience Please be informed that the Wiley Interscience platform will undergo regular maintenance and upgrades on a monthly basis throughout 2009, as in 2008. We thought it would be helpful to provide you with a provisional schedule below of this work, as The Cochrane Library on Wiley InterScience (www.thecochranelibrary.com) will be inaccessible during these times. All other platforms (e.g. Ovid, EBSCO) will be unaffected. This is a provisional schedule and we will provide notice of any changes as early as possible. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused and we hope that by providing this information early we can minimise any disruption to any training or work patterns. Please note that the schedule reflects UK time and is subject to change: 9:00 a.m.; 16 February 2009 9:00 a.m.; 16 March 2009 9:00 a.m.; 13 April 2009 9:00 a.m.; 18 May 2009 9:00 a.m.; 22 June 2009 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX B. Sender: Lucie Jones [LJones@cochrane.org] Subject: Reminder: Deadline for Opportunities Fund, 23 February 2009 The submission deadline for Opportunities Fund proposals is 4:00 p.m. GMT, 23 February 2009. Applications are invited from Cochrane entities for projects that address the Collaboration's Strategic Plan: http://www.cochrane.org/admin/stratplan.htm. Full details of how to apply can be found on cochrane.org: www.cochrane.org/admin/cc_funding_initiatives.htm#oppfund. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX C. Sender: Mary Ellen Schaafsma [mschaafs@uottawa.ca] Subject: Update on the Strategic Review of The Cochrane Collaboration A huge thank you to the 125 people who completed surveys and the 25 who took the time for interviews in helping the Strategic Review team delve into Structures and Processes, and Accountability and Decision making in The Cochrane Collaboration. See the survey results on our website at: www.cochrane.org/ccsg/review. The Review Team is now considering what we heard about the seven Dialogues: Purpose; External and Internal Coherence (our Brand and Glue); Competition; Financial viability; Accountability and Decision-making; Structures, Processes and Governance; and Engagement with external stakeholders. The information YOU supplied will help develop recommendations. We will release the report in early April - look for the announcement! XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX D. Sender: Jeanette Doucet [jdouce2@uottawa.ca] Subject: Newsletters available for download A number of newsletters are now available for download. To enjoy, please follow the links below: The Cochrane Nigeria Branch Infosheet www.cochrane.org/newslett/index.htm The Oral Health Review Group www.cochrane.org/newslett/OralHealthRG27Jan2009.pdf The Cochrane Injuries Review Group www.cochrane.org/newslett/index.htm XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX E. Sender: Jennifer Tetzlaff [jtetzlaff@cheo.on.ca] Subject: New Bias Methods Group co-ordinator The Bias Methods Group is pleased to welcome a new co-ordinator for the group. Laura Weeks will be replacing Jennifer Tetzlaff as of 16 February 2009 for a one-year maternity leave placement. Laura comes to the group with a PhD in Community Health Sciences from the University of Calgary. Her research interests include research methodology, knowledge translation and synthesis, and complementary and alternative medicine. Her experience in research synthesis and methodological development will be a great asset to the team. If you would like to contact Laura, you may do so at lweeks@ohri.ca. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX F. Sender: Jessica Hughes [Jessica.Hughes@bristol.ac.uk] Subject: Evidence & Policy (volume 5, number 1) The new issue of Evidence & Policy (Volume 5, number 1) is now available. Here are some highlights of the current issue: Killer facts, politics and other influences: what evidence triggered early childhood intervention policies in Australia? Engaging policy makers in action on socially determined health inequities: developing evidence-informed cameos Don't forget that we are currently offering a free online trial during which time you can access all online content, as available to subscribers. To sign up, go to: www.ingentaconnect.com/content/tpp/ep Evidence & Policy is also now available as part of the new Policy Press journals combination packages. By subscribing to these you can save 10% on either the online or print and online prices. For more information please see https:/www.policypress.org.uk/journals/evidence_policy/ XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX G. Sender: Jennifer Tetzlaff [jtetzlaff@cheo.on.ca] Subject: Bias Methods Group workshop Event: Bias in systematic reviews and meta-analyses workshop Location: Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel, Halifax, Nova Scotia (Canada) Date: Monday, 9 March 2009 (9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET) Details: The aim of this course is to develop practical knowledge of risk of bias in trials, supporting the use of and evaluating the Cochrane 'Risk of Bias' tool, assessing selective outcome reporting, publication bias, and methods of incorporating these assessments in systematic reviews and meta-analyses. This workshop is intended for an audience with intermediate/advanced experience in systematic reviews. This course is scheduled to take place prior to the 7th Canadian Cochrane Symposium. Please note that you do not need to register for the Symposium to attend this workshop. Contact: jtetzlaff@cheo.on.ca Website: http://www.wavetothefuture.ca/ XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX H. Sender: Dr Madhukar Pai [madhukar.pai@mcgill.ca] Subject: University of McGill workshop Topic: Systematic reviews & meta-analyses of diagnostic test accuracy Host: Montreal Chest Institute and the Cochrane Infectious Diseases Group (CIDG) Location: Meakins-Christie Seminar Room, Meakins-Christie Laboratories, Montreal,(Canada) Date: 25-26 May 2009; 9a.m. – 5p.m. Details: This two-day workshop will provide an overview of diagnostic accuracy meta-analyses, discuss the strengths and limitations of the method, and provide limited guidance on how to actually perform a systematic review. Contact: Dr Madhukar Pai(madhukar.pai@mcgill.ca) or Danielle Bastien, RECRU, MCI (danielle.bastien@mcgill.ca) XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX I. Sender: Dr Madhukar Pai [madhukar.pai@mcgill.ca] Subject: University of McGill summer course Topic: EPIB-672 Systematic reviews and data analysis Location: University of McGill, Montreal, Quebec (Canada) Date: 8-19 June 2009; 1:30 – 4 p.m. Details: This course will provide a detailed description of the systematic review process, discuss the strengths and limitations of the method, and provide step-by-step guidance on how to actually perform a systematic review. Contact: Dr Madhukar Pai, MD, PhD (madhukar.pai@mcgill.ca) Website: http://www.mcgill.ca/epi-biostat-occh/summer/ XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX J. Sender: Joan Marsh[jmarsh@wiley.com] Subject: European Association of Science Editors (EASE) Conference Event: Integrity in Science Communication Conference Host: European Association of Science Editors (EASE) Location: Pisa, Italy Date: 16-19 September 2009 Details: The aim of the conference is to provide guidance to editors on ways in which they can monitor the integrity of scientific communications passing through their hands, what to look out for and where they can turn for further advice. As always at EASE conferences, there will be plenty of time for discussion so that participants can share their own experiences and consult the experts on particular questions. Abstract Submission Deadline: 15 March 2009 Early bird registration deadline: 30 June 2009 Website: www.ease.org.uk XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX K. Sender: Jeni Reiling [Jeni.Reiling@jama-archives.org] Subject: Congress on Peer Review and Biomedical Publication Event: Sixth International Congress on Peer Review and Biomedical Publication Host: JAMA and the BMJ Group Location: Vancouver, British Columbia (Canada) Date: 10-12 September 2009 Details: As with the previous Congresses, our aim will be to improve the quality and credibility of biomedical peer review and publication and to help advance the efficiency, effectiveness, and equitability of the dissemination of biomedical information throughout the world. Abstract Submission Deadline: March 1 2009 Contact: Jeni Reiling, jama-peer@jama-archives.org; Tel: 312-464-5108 Website: www.jama-peer.org XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX L. Sender: Janet Martin [Janet.Martin@LHSC.ON.CA] Subject: Evidence-based Health Care Teachers and Developers (EBHC) Conference Event: 5th International Conference of EBHC Teachers and Developers Host: Gruppo Italiano per la Medicina Basata sulle Evidenze Location: Taormina, Italy Date: 28 October – 1 November 2009 Details: Building on the previous four highly successful meetings, the program aims to foster international exchange and networking in the mutual pursuit of better tools, techniques, and curricula for teaching and achieving EBHC. Contact: conference2009@ebhc.org Tel: + 39 051 5883920 Website: http://www.ebhc.org/ XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX M. Sender: Jeanette Doucet [cochrane@uottawa.ca] Subject: Next Issue of CCInfo – 19 February 2009 The next issue of CCInfo will be sent out on 19 February 2009. Please submit your items before 19 February to cochrane@uottawa.ca and include "CCInfo" in the subject line. Unless you request otherwise, your submissions to the CCInfo may be duplicated in other regular Cochrane Collaboration news channels such as Cochrane News and the Cochrane Collaboration web site, at the discretion of the editors. Best regards, Jeanette Doucet Communications Specialist Canadian Cochrane Network and Centre 1 Stewart St, 2nd Floor Ottawa, ON, Canada K1N 6N5 Email: cochrane@uottawa.ca Web: www.ccnc.cochrane.org XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX To subscribe to or unsubscribe from the CCInfo list, please go to http://lists.cochrane.org/mailman/listinfo/ccinfo, or contact the Editor at cochrane@uottawa.ca